SERIES 60 SERVICE MANUAL

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6SE483 9610 1996 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION From Bulletin 5-60-98 13-29b
13.8.4.3 Water Pump Seal Assessment
The following steps should be followed to verify leakage prior to removal and
replacement of the water pump:
1. When accessible, clean any debris or obstruction from the weep hole, being
careful not to disturb the seal. This will help address the nature of the leakage.
See Figure 13-3a.
Figure 13-3a Water Pump Weep Hole
2. If no leakage of coolant is observed under operating conditions, the water pump
should not be replaced.
NOTE:
Chemical streak trails and seepage are normal, but continuous drip leaks are not.
NOTE:
Weeping is described as a passing of liquid across a sealed surface of about 15
drops per day's usage. See Figure 13-3b. Seeping describes a greater amount of liquid
equal to more than 5 drops per day's usage. Leaking describes a near-constant
dripping of liquid. See Figure 13-3c.
13.8 DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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13-29c From Bulletin 5-60-98 6SE483 9610 1996 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION
Figure 13-3b Water Pump Showing Normal Weeping
Figure 13-3c Water Pump Showing Abnormal Leaking